Mr. Mark Allen Banter of Burkesville, Kentucky, formally of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his residence in Burkesville, Kentucky, having attained the age of 58 years and 26 days. He was born on Friday, October 14, 1966 in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Victor & Marjorie (Mihalich) Banter. He was of the Christian faith, and a member of the Holy Cross Church. Mark held masters in nutrition, was a champion body builder, was a health fitness instructor. He is preceded in death by his nephew, Zachary Alvarado.

He is survived by his parents Victor & Marjorie (Mihalich) Banter of Burkesville, Kentucky, siblings, David Banter of Naples, Florida, Paul ( & Rena ) Banter of Crown Point, Indiana, Lisa (& Scott) Deboer of Orlando, Florida, Matthew Banter of Mareville, Indiana, Ruth Banter, Joseph Banter, Thomas (& Jeanette) Banter, all of Crown Point, Indiana, Mary (& Lucas) Muse of Auburndale, Florida, one grandson, and twenty-five nieces & nephews.

The Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. C.S.T. at The Holy Cross Catholic Church in Burkesville. The family will receive friends after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, at The Holy Cross Catholic Church in Burkesville until the funeral hour. Burial will be in the Banter Family Cemetery in Burkesville, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the family or to the Mark Banter Memorial Fund, to help defray funeral expenses.

Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville is honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.